Siracide 45

NOVA VULGATA	DOUAI-RHEIMS
1 dilectum a Deo et hominibus Moysen, cuius memoria in benedictione est.	1 Moses was beloved of God, and men: whose memory is in benediction.
2 Similem illum fecit in gloria sanctorum et magnificavit eum in timore inimicorum et in verbis suis signa acceleravit.	2 He made him like the saints in glory, and magnified him in the fear of his enemies, and with his words he made prodigies to cease.
3 Glorificavit illum in conspectu regum et ius dedit illi ad populum suum et ostendit illi gloriam suam.	3 He glorified him in the sight of kings, and gave him commandments in the sight of his people, and shewed him his glory.
4 In fide et lenitate ipsius sanctum fecit illum et elegit eum ex omni carne.	4 He sanctified him in his faith, and meekness, and chose him out of all flesh.
5 Auditam fecit illi vocem suam et induxit illum in nubem;	5 For he heard him, and his voice, and brought him into a cloud.
6 et dedit illi coram praecepta et legem vitae et disciplinae, docere Iacob testamentum suum et iudicia sua Israel.	6 And he gave him commandments before his face, and a law of life and instruction, that he might teach Jacob his covenant, and Israel his judgments.
7 Excelsum fecit Aaron sanctum similem ei, fratrem eius de tribu Levi.	7 He exalted Aaron his brother, and like to himself of the tribe of Levi:
8 Statuit illum in testamentum aeternum et dedit illi sacerdotium gentis, et beatificavit illum in gloria	8 He made an everlasting covenant with him, and gave him the priesthood of the nation, and made him blessed in glory,
9 et circumcinxit eum zona gloriae. Et induit eum perfecto decore et coronavit eum in vasis virtutis:	9 And he girded him about with a glorious girdle, and clothed him with a robe of glory, and crowned him with majestic attire.
10 femoralia et tunicam et umerale posuit ei et cinxit illum tintinnabulis aureis, malis granatis plurimis in gyro,	10 He put upon him a garment to the feet, and breeches, and as ephod, and he compassed him with many little bells of gold all round about,
11 ut daret sonitum in incessu suo, auditum faceret sonitum in templo in memoriam filiis gentis suae.	11 That as he went there might be a sound, and a noise made that might be heard in the temple, for a memorial to the children of his people.
12 Stola sancta auro et hyacintho et purpura, opus textile rationale iudicii et cingulum,	12 He gave him a holy robe of gold, and blue, and purple, a woven work of a wise man, endued with judgment and truth:
13 tortum coccum opere artificis, gemmae pretiosae super rationale in ligatura auri, opere lapidarii sculptis, in memoriam cum scriptura sculpta secundum numerum tribuum Israel.	13 Of twisted scarlet the work of an artist, with precious stones cut and set in gold, and graven by the work of a lapidary for a memorial, according to the number of the tribes of Israel.
14 Corona aurea super mitram eius, lamina cum signo sanctitatis, gloria honoris, opus virtutis et desideria oculorum, perfecta pulchritudo.	14 And a crown of gold upon his mitre wherein was engraved Holiness, an ornament of honour: a work of power, and delightful to the eyes for its beauty.
15 Sic pulchra ante ipsum non fuerunt talia in sempiternum;	15 Before him there were none so beautiful, even from the beginning.
16 non induet illa alienigena aliquis, sed tantum filii ipsius soli et nepotes eius per omne tempus.	16 No stranger was ever clothed with them, but only his children alone, and his grandchildren for ever.
17 Sacrificium ipsius consumitur igne cotidie iuge bis.	17 His sacrifices were consumed with fire every day.
18 Complevit Moyses manus eius et unxit illum oleo sancto.	18 Moses filled his hands and anointed him with holy oil.
19 Factum est illi in testamentum aeternum et semini eius sicut dies caeli: ministrare illi et fungi sacerdotio et benedicere populum suum in nomine eius.	19 This was made to him for an everlasting testament, and to his seed as the days of heaven, to execute the office of the priesthood, and to have praise, and to glorify his people in his name.
20 Ipsum elegit ab omni vivente offerre sacrificium Deo, incensum et adipes et incendere bonum odorem et memoriale et placare pro populo suo.	20 He chose him out of all men living, to offer sacrifice to God, incense, and a good savour, for a memorial to make reconciliation for his people:
21 Et dedit illi in praeceptis suis potestatem, in testamentis iudiciorum: docere Iacob testimonia et in lege sua lucem dare Israel.	21 And he gave him power in his commandments, in the covenants of his judgments, that he should teach Jacob his testimonies, and give light to Israel in his law.
22 Quia contra illum steterunt alieni, et propter invidiam circumdederunt illum homines in deserto, qui erant cum Dathan et Abiram, et congregatio Core in iracundia furoris sui.	22 And strangers stood up against him, and through envy the men that were with Dathan and Abiron, compassed him about in the wilderness, and the congregation of Core in their wrath.
23 Vidit Dominus Deus, et non placuit illi, et consumpti sunt in impetu iracundiae eius.	23 The Lord God saw and it pleased him not, and they were consumed in his wrathful indignation.
24 Fecit illis monstra et consumpsit illos in flamma ignis.	24 He wrought wonders upon them, and consumed them with a flame of fire.
25 Et addidit Aaron gloriam et dedit illi hereditatem et primitias frugum terrae divisit illi.	25 And he added glory to Aaron, and gave him an inheritance, and divided unto him the firstfruits of the increase of the earth.
26 Panem ipsis in primis paravit in satietatem, nam et sacrificia Domini edent, quae dedit illi et semini eius.	26 He prepared them bread in the first place unto fulness: for the sacrifices also of the Lord they shall eat, which he gave to him, and to his seed.
27 Ceterum in terra gentis non hereditabit, et pars non est illi in gente: ipse est enim pars eius et hereditas.	27 But he shall not inherit among the people in the land, and he hath no portion among the people: for he himself is his portion and inheritance.
28 Et Phinees filius Eleazari tertius in gloria est, zelando timorem Domini;	28 Phinees the son of Eleazar is the third in glory, by imitating him in the fear of the Lord:
29 et stetit in ruptura pro gente, in bonitate et alacritate animae suae placuit Deo pro lsrael.	29 And he stood up in the shameful fall of the people: in the goodness and readiness of his soul he appeased God for Israel.
30 Ideo statuit illi testamentum pacis, principem sanctorum et gentis suae, ut sit illi et semini eius sacerdotii dignitas in aeternum.	30 Therefore he made to him a covenant of peace, to be the prince of the sanctuary, and of his people, that the dignity of priesthood should be to him and to his seed for ever.
31 Et testamentum David regi filio Iesse de tribu Iudae, hereditas viri coram gloria eius, hereditas Aaron et semini eius. Det vobis sapientiam in cor vestrum iudicare gentem suam in iustitia, ne abolerentur bona ipsorum, et gloria ipsorum in generationes aeternas.	31 And a covenant to David the king, the son of Jesse of the tribe of Juda, an inheritance to him and to his seed, that he might give wisdom into our heart to judge his people in justice, that their good things might not be abolished, and he made their glory in their nation everlasting.